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  • Plant-microbe interactions.
  • Taxonomy and systematics of fungi.

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  • Botryosphaeriales are ubiquitous fungal pathogens and endophytes affecting woody plants.
  • This fungal group has undergone significant taxonomic revisions in the last decade.
  • Current identification methods are insufficient due to cryptic species and hybrids.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight key themes in the study of Botryosphaeriales.
  • To emphasize the need for updated taxonomic definitions and identification tools.
  • To underscore the implications of global movement of these fungi as endophytes.

Main Methods:

  • Review of recent taxonomic and phylogenetic studies.
  • Analysis of morphological and molecular data limitations.
  • Incorporation of genomic data for fungal research.

Main Results:

  • Expansion of Botryosphaeriales from one family to nine and 10 to 33 genera.
  • Recognition of cryptic species and hybrids within the order.
  • Identification of limitations in traditional taxonomic approaches.

Conclusions:

  • Outdated taxonomic definitions hinder effective management and quarantine strategies.
  • Accurate classification and advanced research tools are essential for understanding Botryosphaeriales.
  • Further exploration of their biology, biogeography, and host associations is warranted.